Orthodox Christians are prescribed by Scripture to pray for the health of those traveling and militant, destitute and sick, and those who are dear to their hearts. This sincere and sincere procedure can be performed independently in the church during the service, but you can also submit a note of health so that the priest mentioned the persons listed in it during the common prayer.
Filling rules
In order to correctly submit a note to any church kiosk about the health of your loved ones and relatives, you need to remember the main rule: such petitions are accepted only in relation to baptized and Orthodox Christians, and together with the name of the person himself, as a rule, his dignity or status in society is indicated, so for example, it is always recommended to write "warrior", "baby", "boy", "sick".
Write the words in legible handwriting, preferably in block letters. Be careful, use the genitive case and the so-called ecclesiastical prototypes of names, do not mention surnames, write names only in full, no abbreviations or diminutive words are provided. Never write the names of unborn children.
A note "about health" is considered a one-time commemoration, is served with the obligatory image of a cross at the beginning of the sheet and requires compliance with special rules regarding the very number of names indicated in it. If you want to pray for the health of a very large number of people, it is better to break the note into two, three or more parts, this way you show respect for the church and the work of the priest.
Such mentions should include both those who need physical help and those who need psychological support or forgiveness of their sins. The Church recommends including in the commemoration of their benefactors and enemies.
Prayer
All compiled notes must be submitted in advance, before the completion of the planned divine liturgy, then the note will be read during the proskomedia, or the preliminary part of the prayer service. Similar prayers are served in all churches almost daily, so any Christian who wishes can easily perform this ritual, not only on the day of a special holiday. There is a certain schedule of prayer services, it should be found out in advance from the church ministers. Notes on the health of loved ones and relatives must be submitted on the days of their birth, their baptism, name day, especially this rule applies to the behavior of a mother who takes care of her baby.
It should also be remembered that such a "health note" applies only to those who now live on earth, otherwise it belongs to the category of "funeral". Notes should be written only from a pure heart with the most sincere desire to help a person, otherwise it will not take the proper effect. Never write the words "suffering", "embittered" or "lost" in a note.
Litany
In addition to the usual, generally accepted notes, you can submit individual petitions for a special litany, which have a stronger effect. Any note requires financial support, this is a donation, and not a payment at all. With a small donation, you are fulfilling the usual duty of a Christian, thanking people for the work they have done.
